USA Act Utilize Standards for All Act
To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to advance the principles of openness, transparency, due process, appeals, and consensus in the development of international standards, and for other purposes.
HB4906, also known as the USA Act Utilize Standards for All Act, aims to improve how the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) creates international standards. Specifically, the bill would require NIST to follow principles like openness, transparency, due process, appeals, and consensus during the standard-setting process. This means more people would have a chance to provide input, and decisions would be made in a more open and fair way.
This bill would impact anyone involved in the development or use of international standards, including businesses, researchers, and government agencies. By making the process more inclusive and fair, it could help ensure that standards benefit a wider range of stakeholders and promote innovation and competition.
As of August 5, 2025, HB4906 has just been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is in its early stages, and it will need to go through several more steps before it could become law. This includes committee review, possible amendments, and votes by both the House and Senate.
